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SPECIAL UPDATE!!!

Exciting news for #iGiveCatholic! A generous, anonymous donor has pledged to match every dollar donated to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish up to $20,000! This means your gift will go twice as far—each dollar you contribute will be doubled, turning $1 into $2. We invite you to help us reach this goal and make an even bigger impact, thanks to the generosity of this amazing benefactor. Together, we can make a difference!

  • Total Paid to Date (as of 12/3/2024 @ 10:15am):

    $49,996.00

  • Thank you for your generosity!:

    Can you help us remain on top?

Diocesan Leader Board of Donations can be seen here:

https://erie.igivecatholic.org/leaderboards

Why Should You Participate in #iGiveCatholic on #GivingTuesday?

As we approach the 70th anniversary of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in 2025, this #iGiveCatholic on #GivingTuesday offers a unique opportunity to be part of something truly special. Your donation isn’t just a gift; it’s a way to honor the legacy of our parish and ensure that it continues to thrive for generations to come.

By supporting the revitalization of Gallagher Hall, you’re helping us prepare this beloved space for our 70th anniversary celebrations and beyond. Gallagher Hall has been a cornerstone of our community life for decades—a place where we’ve gathered in faith, fellowship, and service. With your generosity, we can transform it into a vibrant, energy-efficient space that meets the needs of our growing parish family.

This Giving Tuesday, your participation in #iGiveCatholic is an investment in the future of our parish. You’re helping to create an environment where worship, education, and celebration can flourish—a true reflection of the love and unity that defines Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.

Join us in celebrating our Catholic faith and the rich history of our parish during #iGiveCatholic! Advanced Giving starts on November 18, and #GivingTuesday is December 3, 2024. Let’s come together to ensure that Gallagher Hall is ready to welcome us all for our 70th anniversary and many more milestones to come.


Gallagher Hall Windows

In Gallagher Hall and the entire basement of church, we currently have 18 original single pane windows from 1957 when the current church was built. Over the years, these windows have cracked, rusted shut, leaked both heated/cooled air and water, and need to be replaced. With your help, we will be replacing these windows. You can sponsor the window replacement by either purchasing a whole window, half a window, quarter of a window, or just a small donation to the whole project.

Total costs to replace and install all windows in the basement of church is estimated at $8,667. Individual window costs are listed below.

  • Dining Hall
    – SOLD!

    Each of these windows costs $485 to replace.  Grand total for all 9 windows: $4,365

    9 Windows – SOLD!!!
  • Ladies’ Restroom – SOLD!

    This window costs $490 to replace. This windows will be frosted for privacy and security reasons.

    1 Window – SOLD!!!
  • Stairwell
    – SOLD!

    This window costs $485 to replace.

    1 Window – SOLD!!!
  • Maintenance Office
    – SOLD!

    Each window costs $490 to replace. These windows will be frosted for privacy and security reasons. Grand total for both windows is $980.

    2 Windows – SOLD!!!
  • Supply Closet
    – SOLD!

    This window costs $530 to replace. This windows will be frosted for privacy and security reasons.

    1 Window – SOLD!!!
  • Kitchen Coffee Area
    – SOLD!

    This window costs $510 to replace.

    1 Window – SOLD!!!
  • Boiler Room
    – SOLD!

    This window costs $445 to replace.

    1 Window – SOLD!!!
  • Kitchen Stove Area
    – SOLD!

    This window costs $485 to replace.

    1 Window – SOLD!!!
  • Kitchen Fixed Picture Window
    – SOLD!

    This window costs $376 to replace.

    1 Window – SOLD!!!

Gallagher Hall Stage Curtain

The Stage Curtain in Gallagher Hall is the original curtain from 1957 when our church was built. These old curtains are thread bare, ripped, and very dirty. We will be replacing the red stage curtain with a navy stage curtain. Total cost for the fabric and install is estimated at $3,939.90.

  • Stage Curtain
    – SOLD

    Pair of 2-way Draw DOUBLE PINCH PLEATED UNLINED Draperies, NAVY 19.7oz. 100% Polyester I.F.R. VELVET Fabric

    $3,939.90 – SOLD!

Pinch Pleat Preview

This picture shows what our curtain will look like, but in black velvet. Our curtain will be in navy velvet for our Blessed Mother. We will not be getting a valance, as we do not need one to hide the curtain track.

Fabric Color

Although it may be difficult to tell online, the color of our velvet fabric is navy, perfect color to honor our Blessed Mother, for whom our parish is named.


Total Cost Breakdown

Total cost for window replacement is estimated at $8,667
Total cost for stage curtain replacement at $3,940
Anything raised above the $12,606 will be used to paint and make any other repairs to Gallagher Hall possible!


Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who can donate?

Anyone can donate! Because it is so much easier for people to give online to their favorite ministry from wherever they are in the world, most people will donate by this method. However, donors are welcome to bring a donation of cash or check to their parish, school, or nonprofit ministry and the gift can still be entered and included in the leaderboard totals viewed online. Ministry administrators are responsible for adding offline donations to their totals as they are received. Donations via check or cash can be manually entered by organizations in their Admin Dashboard either as an offline gift or as a matching fund, if the funds are meant to be used as matching gifts. Donor-Advised Fund holders at participating arch/diocesan foundations may recommend grants from their funds as their #iGiveCatholic donation to their favorite Catholic parish, school or ministry. 


Q. What forms of donations are accepted?

MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express donations will be accepted through the #iGiveCatholic website, or through Mobile Wallet if donating from a mobile device. In addition, donors giving $100 or more will have the option to pay by bank account debit (ACH).

Q. I will not have access to the internet on #iGiveCatholic giving day. Is there another time I can give?

Yes. For the convenience of donors, gifts may be made in advance for #iGiveCatholic. Between November 14 at 12:00 AM through November 28 at 11:59 PM, a donor can go to iGiveCatholic.org to make a gift during the Advanced Giving Day phase. Advanced gifts will be charged at the time of donation and credited to the participating organization’s total immediately.

Q. Are gifts tax-deductible?

Yes. All donations are tax-deductible and irrevocable and will be for the designated use of your chosen charity.

Q. Do online donors receive a tax receipt from the school, parish, ministry, or not-for-profit?

Online donors immediately receive an email tax receipt from #iGiveCatholic confirming their gift amount and organization designation. Note that all donations must be 100% tax deductible (no additional benefits.) Donors should be thanked by the organizations they supported within one week. If you do not receive an email tax receipt, check your email “spam” folder. You can also go back into your account and resend a receipt, or ask the organization you supported to resend you a receipt.

Q. Is there a minimum gift?

The minimum online donation is $20. However, gifts of check or cash in any amount are gladly accepted offline by our participating organizations, and can be mailed to them directly, or dropped off!

Q. Is there a maximum gift?

No, there is no maximum donation.

Q. Can a donor give to multiple organizations?

Yes! Donors have the option of donating to up to ten separate organizations all in one transaction through the Gift Basket option.

Q. How can I find my favorite organization on the website?

You can search for your organization during the Advanced Giving Day phase or on the Giving Day using the Search feature. For more information on other ways to find an organization, click here. If you can’t find them on the iGiveCatholic.org website, they may not be participating in #iGiveCatholic this year, and we suggest contacting them directly.

Q. May I pay a pledge with my gift?

No, the #iGiveCatholic Giving Day is designed to generate new, one-time gifts.

Q. May I designate how a school, parish, ministry or not-for-profit uses my gift?

#iGiveCatholic Giving Day donations are considered unrestricted gifts to the chosen school, parish, or ministry, unless the participating organization has specified a particular project for this year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign.

Q. Are there costs associated with online fundraising through donations to #iGiveCatholic?

#iGiveCatholic is a fundraiser for your organization, and there are expenses as there are with any other fundraiser held in person such as a dinner, gala, etc. The convenience of donating through a Giving Day platform (with special features and extra security measures) incurs fees. These fundraising expenses cover tech support, marketing materials, training, and other behind the scenes components enabling your chosen ministry to focus their time and effort on their mission. All online donations will be paid to the organization net the platform, ACH, and/or credit card transaction fees. ACH fees total 3.3% plus $3.00. Credit card transaction fees total 5.8% plus $0.30.  Donors have the option to cover these fees at the time of donation, and they will receive a tax deduction on the full donation amount. Offline gifts of cash and checks given directly to the organization incur no online transaction fees. Read more about how the fees assist your organization HERE.

Q. Can I make my donation using my cell phone?

Yes. The platform is mobile friendly! You can use a smartphone that allows you to make a credit/debit card purchases through the Mobile Wallet  (Google Pay, iPay, etc.) feature of the Giving Day platform. Launch the web browser on your phone and visit iGiveCatholic.org, or click on a hyperlink in an email or social media post from your favorite Catholic organization to go right to their profile page to donate.

Q. May I use my #iGiveCatholic Giving Day donation to buy event tickets, museum memberships or other things that provide me a benefit?

No, donations may not be used to pay for anything that might be perceived as a material benefit to the donor including dinner tickets, membership fees, golf fees, admission tickets, raffle tickets, event sponsorships, or other benefits.

Q. What if I notice a transaction error?

Donors who notice a credit card transaction error must notify #iGiveCatholic by emailing questions@iGiveCatholic.org within 30 days of the Giving Day.

Q. I have questions – who can answer them?

#iGiveCatholic has partnered with the Giving Day platform, GiveGab. On the iGiveCatholic.org website, click on the blue chat bubble on the bottom right-hand corner of any page and enter your email address and your question. You can also send your question by email to questions@igivecatholic.org.

Our Parish is participating!
Help us raise $15,000 $20,000!

Help our parish make necessary updates to Gallagher Hall!

Join us in celebrating 70 years of faith and fellowship at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish by revitalizing Gallagher Hall through our #iGiveCatholic campaign. Your generous support will help us create a more welcoming, energy-efficient space where our parish and community can gather and grow in faith for generations to come.

Any donation toward these updates will have plaques made in memory of, donated by, or in thanksgiving for and will be put either on/by the windows, or a plaque for the stage curtain by the curtain itself.